President Prabowo Subianto proposed that local heads, such as governors, mayors, and district heads, should again be elected by the regional legislature (DPRD). He believes this system, used in neighboring countries like Malaysia and Singapore, is more efficient and cost-effective. Prabowo also noted that this could free up budget used for direct local elections (Pilkada), … Read more
Capek at 20 Years Old: The Marathon Towards the Indonesian Presidency
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Summary: President Prabowo Subianto, during the Golkar Party’s 60th Anniversary, reflected on his journey to become Indonesia’s president. He believes the 20-year wait was necessary to prepare himself and isn’t deterred by the struggles he faced, considering falling down, getting back up, and moving forward as life’s lessons. He encourages those who lost in regional … Read more
In a speech at the 60th anniversary celebration of Golkar Party in Sentul, President Prabowo Subianto addressed global geopolitical tensions and the importance of maintaining harmony in Indonesia. He expressed concern about the tense state of major nations and urged all parties to remain united and vigilant, avoiding estava divisi (divisive politics). He emphasized the … Read more
Senior figures of Golkar, a prominent political party in Indonesia, gathered to celebrate the party’s 60th anniversary in Sentul. Two key figures, Agung Laksono and Jusuf Kalla, were in attendance, despite their recent dispute over the chairmanship of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI). Agung arrived earlier and took a seat in the front row with … Read more